US ZIP Code
14878

Rock Stream, NY

Yates County  ·  New York

● Active
👥 793 Population ↑ 23% since 2019
💰 $56,875 Median HH Income
▼ 25% below avg ↓ 29% since 2019
🎂 30.4 Median Age ↓ 27% since 2019
🏠 $170,700 Median Home Value
▼ 39% below avg ↑ 15% since 2019
🎓 39.4% College Grads
≈ Avg
📊 2.1% Unemployment
▼ 57% below avg ↓ 26% since 2019
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code14878
CityRock Stream
StateNew York (NY)
CountyYates County
Area Code607
Elevation1,312 ft
Latitude42.449442
Longitude-76.94403
TimezoneNew York (DST)
FIPS36097
ZIP TypeStandard
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 49.4% (392) Female 50.6% (401) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.9%Hispanic: 0.9%Other: 1.3%Race
White97.9%
Hispanic0.9%
Other1.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
30%
18–24
4%
25–44
21%
45–64
24%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age30.4 yrs ↓ 27% since 2019
Avg Household Size3.20
Below Poverty29.1% ▲ 191% above avg
College Grads39.4% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.1% ▼ 57% below avg
No HS Diploma34 (8.2%)
HS Graduate143 (34.4%)
Some College45 (10.8%)
Associates30 (7.2%)
Bachelors57 (13.7%)
Graduate Degree107 (25.7%)

Education

No HS: 8.2%HS Grad: 34.4%Some College: 10.8%Associates: 7.2%Bachelors: 13.7%Graduate: 25.7%Edu
No HS8.2%
HS Grad34.4%
Some College10.8%
Associates7.2%
Bachelors13.7%
Graduate25.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 96%Renter: 4%Tenure
Owner96.0%
Renter4.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
18%
$50k–100k
7%
$100k–150k
8%
$150k–200k
26%
$200k–300k
16%
$300k–500k
14%
Over $500k
12%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,875 ▼ 25% below avg ↓ 29% since 2019
Median Home Value$170,700 ▼ 39% below avg ↑ 15% since 2019
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Units414
Vacant Units166
Avg HH Size3.20

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–50k
19%
$50k–75k
16%
$75k–100k
6%
$100k–150k
19%
$150k–200k
11%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
30%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
65%

Summary

Total Units414
Vacant166
Owner Occupied96.0%
Renter Occupied4.0%
Avg HH Size3.20
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 14878 is in Rock Stream, NY, in Yates County.
ZIP code 14878 is located in New York (NY).
ZIP code 14878 is in Yates County, NY.
ZIP 14878 observes the New York timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 14878 is 793 people (ACS 2023).
The median household income in ZIP code 14878 is $56,875 (ACS 2023).
The median home value in ZIP 14878 is $170,700 (ACS 2023).
About ZIP Code 14878

ZIP code 14878 is located in Rock Stream, New York, within Yates County. With a population of 793, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 30.4 years. Economically, 14878 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $56,875 is below the national average.

Real estate in ZIP code 14878 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $170,700 is below the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 96.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 15% since 2019.

The population of 14878 is primarily White (97.86%). Residents are moderately educated — 39.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 29.1%. Household income has declined by 29% since 2019.

The unemployment rate in 14878 stands at 2.1%, which is well below the national average. About 15% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 79%.

Overall, ZIP code 14878 in Rock Stream, NY is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 793 residents, a median household income of $56,875, and a median home value of $170,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.